by TT on February 2nd, 2012 | Restaurant News
On an evening without kids in our company, what better way is there to spend the evening than a leisurely dinner for two at a restaurant? With last Friday being one of those nights, I graciously accepted the offer to dine at
Olé Mexican Grill. Not only would it be a romantic dinner for two, but it also would allow us to try a new-to-us restaurant.
We arrived at Olé about 30 minutes prior to our reservation. However, we were able to be seated promptly. The restaurant was packed but well-staffed, which seemed to keep all of the patrons
by TT on October 28th, 2011 | Restaurant News
Our final Harvest Dinner event is not simply one event but an entire week of dining. Hosted by the
SJ Hot Chefs (AKA South Jersey Independent Restaurant Association),
Fall Harvest Week will take place from October 30th through November 4th. With more than thirty independently owned restaurants participating, it is sure to be an amazing week of food.
Each restaurant that participates will serve a four-course dinner, which will include a variety of locally sourced ingredients. Some of the menu items available from these restaurants include:
- Stuffed Bell Pepper- sweet sausage, fontina cheese, roasted tomato
- Fall Harvest Vegetable Misto Fritti- mushrooms, eggplant
by TT on October 21st, 2011 | Restaurant News
Through our
Harvest Dinner series, we have met many great chefs who are hosting dinners at restaurants and festivals. This week we are pleased to feature another chef who is serving dinner in a different location.
Elise Johnson will be hosting dinner at her home for eighteen lucky dinner guests as part of the
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner fundraiser that benefits the United Arts' Artists in the Schools program. Elise is one of fifteen hosts to be chosen in Wake County, North Carolina.
Although the location is different, the theme of Locally Sustainable makes this dinner a perfect fit for
by TT on October 14th, 2011 | Restaurant News
In this Harvest Dinner series, we've traveled from Nebraska to Georgia to Florida. Our next stop is Santa Rosa, California, which is the home to
ZAZU Restaurant & Farm. Co-owners and chefs,
Duskie Estes and
John Stewart, opened the restaurant in 2001 and have been busy earning accolades ever since.
Like many of the other restaurants in this series, ZAZU provides meals created from locally sourced ingredients. What makes ZAZU unique is that their harvest dinners happen on a weekly basis. Every Monday from the end of May until the end of December a 3-course dinner is served to
by TT on October 10th, 2011 | Restaurant News
I was invited to dinner at Ithaki last week. Bringing my husband for company, we made the hour drive in hopes of finding a tasty meal ahead. Much to our delight, we enjoyed a delicious three-course meal that was filled with great food, excellent service, and pleasant atmosphere.
Dining at
Ithaki on a Thursday night, we were 15 minutes early for our reservations but were able to be seated early. We were offered seats in the bar area near the evening's musical performer. Asked if this location would be acceptable, we agreed. The acoustic guitar made for great background
by Bea on June 24th, 2008 | Food News, Restaurant News
Last weekend I had the amazing opportunity to go to the Anheuser Busch plant in Merrimack, NH, to attend the 6th annual
Rock'n Ribfest. Hosted by the Nashua West Rotary, the Ribfest has grown into a huge festival. It is also the home of the New Hampshire BBQ Competition! With
tons of things to do such as eat, drink, listen to music, and more, the Ribfest is a ton of fun! Even big bounce houses were available for the children and DCU and Re/max had tethered hot air balloon rides. There was a main stage that featured a
by TK on June 24th, 2008 | Restaurant Reviews
In my world, a great dining experience must have three components: company, atmosphere, and food. Recently, stranded for a lonely weekend in the Bay Area, I was hungry for some lunch. I drove around the San Fran airport area and found little that seemed appealing. By chance, I drove past a restaurant that looked like a ship and a sign that said "The Sherman". Already having driven around for a half hour, I decided this was the place. As I parked in the expansive parking lot, I realized that this place just didn't look
